Ground Worker

Ground Worker

We currently have a vacancy for a Ground Worker at our site in Portsmouth Naval Base.

As a Ground Worker, you will be working as part of a small team where you will be expected to manage your own work tasks including sourcing materials, liaising with customers, completing tasks within the required time frame and maintaining the highest standards of Health and Safety throughout.

This role will provide you with the opportunity of working in a department that helps to keep Portsmouth Naval Base operational and fit for purpose as the home of the Royal Navy.

Your main responsibilities as a Ground Worker will involve:

Repairing pit covers

Tarmacking

Concreting

Conducting small excavations

Laying slabs and kerbs

Installing street furniture

Interfacing with the customer

Your skills and qualifications as a Ground Worker:

Mini digger experience is essential

Experience in a previous ground worker role or similar role

Full UK Driving Licence is essential

Valid street works qualification would be desirable

What we're looking for in you:

You are an organised individual who is committed to working to deadlines. You will have a customer focused mind, be able to work in all weather conditions, as well as being flexible and able to work as part of a team.

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

Salary: GBP23,890

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and a revenue of GBP650 million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to UK MoD Maritime, you could find yourself working alongside the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure vessels, Offshore Patrol vessels, Historic ships and more. And with our development and support of complex equipment ranging from a Spearfish Torpedo to an Artisan Radar, the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the UK Royal Navy for decades to come.

Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Inspiring Work, Inspiring People Salary: . Date posted: 10/07/2017